OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to joyfully share the love of Christ as we Worship God, Connect to Grow, and Serve the World.

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Regular and personal worship with the one true God. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings. Click here to get directions to Christ by the Sea.

outreach CONNECT

Gathering face-to-face with other Christians for the purpose of intentional faith development. We offer class and group opportunities scheduled throughout the week. Click here to learn more.

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Going beyond the walls of our church in acts of mercy and justice for others. For a list of opportunities to serve, please click here.

NEW TO CHRIST BY THE SEA?

Connect with us

We‘re glad that you have stopped by to learn what we’re all about. We hope you see our passion for serving the Lord and our neighbors.

WORSHIP with us in a traditional-style each Sunday with communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for both adults and children are on Sunday mornings at 9:45am. Click for room locations and series topics.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS for fellowship in Ratcliff Hall, followed by a variety of studies and worship services.

SERVE WITH US as we help our community through fundraisers, building homes, serving lunch at the Source, clothing collections and more.

CANTATAS – sing or attend these glorious seasonal Christmas & Easter productions, including choir, orchestra, dancers & dramatic narration.

ANNUAL CONCERT MUSIC CONCERTS with fine performances by local & internationally known artists.

Childcare available for all worship services! Visit our nursery, for ages 0-6.

For all other activities, check with the church office at 772.231.1661

in advance for childcare availability / arrangements.

CBTS Events

There is a lot going on at Christ by the Sea, and we don’t want you to miss out!

To view our complete church calendar, click here.

To view our available classes & small groups, click here.

Special / Featured events are listed below, click for more information.

November 17, 2019

Guitar & Piano Concert

3 pm

Tickets $25 for Adults

$10 for Students

December 14, 2019

Christmas Cantata

4:30 pm & 7:00 pm

No Tickets needed

Free will offering suggested

February 16, 2020

Broadway Concert

3 pm

Tickets $25 for Adults

$10 for Students

March 22, 2020

Chamber Music

3 pm

Tickets $25 for Adults

$10 for Students

April 11, 2020

Easter Cantata

4:30 pm & 7:00 pm

No Tickets needed

Free Will offering suggested

Sermon

“MARCHING THROUGH MATTHEW:

No Worries”

Rev. Bruce T. Jones

Scripture lesson: Matthew 6: 25-34

February 16, 2020.

Jan 12, 2020

“MARCHING THROUGH MATTHEW: Baptized with Us” – Baptism of the Lord (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce

Series: MARCHING THOROUGH MATTHEW

Scripture lesson: Matthew 3: 1-17

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Jan 12, 2020“MARCHING THROUGH MATTHEW: Baptized with Us” – Baptism of the Lord (audio)

Jan 12, 2020
“MARCHING THROUGH MATTHEW: Baptized with Us” – Baptism of the Lord (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: MARCHING THOROUGH MATTHEW
Scripture lesson: Matthew 3: 1-17
Dec 29, 2019“GOD WITH US: Dying Happy” – First Sunday after Christmas (audio)

Dec 29, 2019
“GOD WITH US: Dying Happy” – First Sunday after Christmas (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: GOD WITH US
Scripture lesson: Luke 2: 22 - 38
Dec 24, 2019“GOD WITH US: A Sing for You” – Christmas Eve (audio)

Dec 24, 2019
“GOD WITH US: A Sing for You” – Christmas Eve (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: GOD WITH US
Scripture lesson: Luke 2: 1-20
Dec 22, 2019“GOD WITH US: Getting to Yes” – Fourth Sunday of Advent (audio)

Dec 22, 2019
“GOD WITH US: Getting to Yes” – Fourth Sunday of Advent (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: GOD WITH US
Scripture lesson: Luke 1: 26-38
Dec 15, 2019“GOD WITH US: Emmanuel, Part 2” – Third Sunday of Advent (audio)

Dec 15, 2019
“GOD WITH US: Emmanuel, Part 2” – Third Sunday of Advent (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: GOD WITH US
Scripture lesson: Matthew 1: 18-25
Dec 8, 2019“GOD WITH US: Our Family Tree” – Second Sunday of Advent (audio)

Dec 8, 2019
“GOD WITH US: Our Family Tree” – Second Sunday of Advent (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: GOD WITH US
Scripture lesson:Matthew 1: 1-8
Dec 1, 2019“GOD WITH US: A Light to the Nations” – First Sunday of Advent (audio)

Dec 1, 2019
“GOD WITH US: A Light to the Nations” – First Sunday of Advent (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: GOD WITH US
Scripture lesson: Isaiah 42: 1-9
Nov 24, 2019“THANK GOD for you!” – Thanksgiving Sunday (audio)

Nov 24, 2019
“THANK GOD for you!” – Thanksgiving Sunday (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: THANK GOD
Scripture reference: Thessalonians 1: 3-4
Nov 17, 2019“THANK GOD for the Bahamas” – Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Nov 17, 2019
“THANK GOD for the Bahamas” – Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Rev. Earlyn B. Baillou, Guest Pastor, Bahamas
Series: THANK GOD
Scripture reference: Luke 19: 1-10
Nov 10, 2019“THANK GOD for those who Serve” – Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

Nov 10, 2019
“THANK GOD for those who Serve” – Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost (audio)

By: Pastor Bruce
Series: THANK GOD
Scripture reference: Mark 10: 35-45

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

II Corinthians 5:20

About Christ by the Sea UMC

Everyone a missionary, our church – a mission station.

MINISTRIES

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WORSHIP

You are welcome to join any of our worship ministries: Chancel and Cantata Choirs, Bell Choir, and Sunday Orchestra. We also welcome you to be apart of our Audio Visuals team, which includes sound, camera and lighting operations. Please contact our Director of Worship Arts, Dr. Marcos D. Flores at 231-1661 x 303.

Click here to learn more.

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YOUTH

Under Construction.

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CHILDREN

At Christ by the Sea, we parter with parents to raise disciples of Jesus Christ by equipping children with an expanding knowledge of the Christian faith.

Click here to learn more.

Tithing & Gifts

Jesus said: “Give and it will be given to you . . .” Luke 6:38 Our prayer is that you are richly blessed by your participation in the life of Christ by the Sea and that you, in turn, will be a blessing to others through your gifts in the name of the Lord.

It is now possible to donate financially to CBTS online! Web site processing of financial gifts provides a fast, convenient, and secure way for you to give one-time gifts or recurring donations by credit card or by electronic check. Whether you wish to pay an offering, pledge, memorial, or purchase tickets, you may now do so. We offer this option only as a convenience. You are free to give via the weekly offering in the worship service, by mailing your contribution in to the office, or now by the internet.

To donate online, please

where you will be taken to a secure third-party page to complete the tithing form.

Christ by the Sea UMC

Address: 3755 Hwy A1A,

Vero Beach, Florida 32963

Phone: 772.231.1661 Fax: 772.231.7257 Email: office@cbtsumc.org

Pastor: Bruce T. Jones

Email: bjones@cbtsumc.org

May – December

9:00 am Sunday School

10:00 am Worship Service

January – April

8:45 am / 11:00 am Worship Service

9:45 am Sunday School

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Our Mission is to joyfully share the love of Christ as we Worship God, Connect to Grow, and Serve the World.

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Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church